Intimate apparel of the 1930s sometimes resembled eveningwear. This nightgown uses bias cut fabric a technique that was integral to 1930s dress design—and features the sweeping hemline and low-cut back that were also seen on many fashionable evening gowns of the era.

Object Number: P82.10.5

Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Avenue at 27 Street
New York City 10001-5992